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I a i W 2 V W I Q N: ITE STATES-1 SAMUEL T. RUSSELL, OF ILION, NEW

YORK, AssIeNoR TO A. N. RUSSELL & SONS, OF SAME PLACE.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 591,059, dated October 5, 1897.

Application filed December 28, 1896. Serial No. 617,270. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, SAMUEL T. RUSSELL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ilion, in the county of I-Ierkimer and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Boxes, of which the following is a specification.

My present invention pertains to boxes or cases for holding and displaying articles of merchandise, the construction and advantages of which will be hereinafter set forth, reference being had to the annexed drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the box or case, Fig. 2, a similar view showing the box in its open position; Fig. 3, a cross-sectional view of the device; and Fig. 4. a perspective view of one part or section of the box.

The object of my invention is to provide a display box or case which when closed will be compact in form or shape and proof against 'dust and other extraneous matters; also to provide such a construction that the box may be readily opened and the contained articles exposed to view without the necessity of handling them.

Other advantages are present and will appear in the following description.

The box proper comprises two sections A and B, hinged or pivoted, as shown.

The boxes are designed to be placed in a cabinet or holder having openings of a size each to accommodate one box, and when in such cabinet they stand in the position indicated in Fig. 1. Of course they may be used without such cabinet or holder.

As a matter of convenience in description and tending to a clear understanding of the same the various parts will be referred to or named according to the relative positions they occupy in Figs. 1 and 3-that is, section A comprises a top 0, a front end D, a rear end E, and a side F, while section B consists of side G and bottom 11.

The sides comprising the two sections are permanently fastened together and said sections are hinged by means of screws or the like passing through the ends D and E and entering the base or bottom H. The pivotal point of the sections is so arranged that when the box is closed the edge of. the bottom H and the edge of the side G will come flush with the side F and top 0, respectively. The inner face of the side F near the lower edge is formed with a depression or recess 1, Fig. 3, so that the edge of the bottom 11 may have proper clearance as the box is opened and the parts swing in relation to each other.

Top G and side G are provided with a fric tion catch or latch J, one part of the catch being secured to the under face of the top and the rounded knob or button being carried by the side G on its upper edge. The parts are shown in engagement in Fig. 3.

Upon reference to Figs. 3 and 4 it will be seen that the upper face of the bottom H is slightly inclined-that is, it stands at an obtuse angle to the face of side G. Upon this inclined face are secured a number of leaves or plates K, preferably formed of stiff cardboard or the like. Under the construction shown these leaves are hinged to a series of superposed strips L, which are securely fastened to the bottom 1-1, the hinges by preference being made of strips of cloth M, which while giving the necessary elasticity tend to hold the leaves apart when the box is open. This position is indicated in Fig. 2, and when in such position the contents of the box are all exposed to view and still kept separate and distinct from one another. The cloth hinges also prevent the outer leaves from dropping over too far.

To secure the necessary rigidity between side G and bottom I'I, end stays or braces N are employed. They are so shaped or cut away that they do not interfere in the slightest degree with the insertion or removal of the articles between the leaves nor obstruct a proper view of them.

At the junction of the top O with the ends D and E, I affix corner-blocks P, which are of such length as to permit the side G to swing in just far enough to cause the catch J to hold and also to prevent the side from swinging in too far.

A combined pull and label-holder O is attached to the front face D.

In practice the person using the holder or box withdraws it from the cabinet with the left hand and then grasps it with the right hand, placing the thumb of said hand upon top 0, the index-finger against the side F, and the other fingers under the bottom H, near itsedge. A slight pressure on the bottom will then release the latch or catch and throw the case open into the position indicated in Fig. 2. The box may then be placed upon the counter, resting firmly upon the broad side F, with the leaves separated and the goods exposed to full view. It will be noticed that side G swings past the vertical, and the inclined upper face of the bottom His then brought into substantially horizontal position, bringing the leaves K to a position where they will display the contained goods to the best advantage. Any two leaves may be widely separated by simply takinghold of the upper edges and any particular article more critically examined than could otherwise be done. So soon, however, as the leaves are released they will assume their normal position.

The box is closed by simply swinging the sections together, the latch holding them in their proper position.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. A box comprising two integral parts designed to form a complete closure, one of said parts consisting of a side, top and ends; the other a bottom and side; and a pivot for said parts located at a point approximately midway of the ends of said bottom, whereby a leverage is secured to aid in opening the box.

top and ends; and the other a bottom and side; stays at the ends of said bottom and side, substantially as and for the purpose described, and a pivot for said parts located at a point approximately midway of the ends of said bottom.

3. A box comprising two parts pivoted to- I gether substantially as shown, and designed to form a complete closure, one of said parts consisting of a side, top and ends, said side being formed with a recess or depression I on its inner face near its lower edge; and said second part consisting of a bottom and side.

4. A box comprising two parts pivoted together and designed to form a complete closure, one of said parts consisting of a side, top and ends; and the other a bottom and side, said side being provided with a springcatch upon its upper edge designed to pass under and engage the under face of the top.

5. A box comprising two parts designed to form a complete closure; one of said parts consisting of a side, a top and ends; the second section comprising a side and bottom; a latch for holding said parts in their closed position, a stop to prevent said sections from closing too far and a pivot for said parts located at a point approximately midway of the ends of said bottom.

6. A box comprising two parts pivoted together and designed to form a complete closure; one part comprising side F, top 0, ends D and E, and stops P; the other side consisting of bottom II, side G, and end stays N; a series of leaves mounted on the upper face of bottom II; and a catch for holding the parts closed.

7. In a box, the combination of the two pivoted sections, substantially as described; a series of superposed strips L secured to the upper inclined face of the bottom of the box; and a series of leaves secured to the edges of the strips by textile material, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand in the presence of two witnesses.

SAMUEL T. RUSSELL.

Witnesses:

JOHN J. MCMULLIN, M. D. TALLMAN. 

